Executive Writer

As the executive writer, you will write essays, interviews, social media content, remarks, scripts, and keynote talks while staying well-informed of the evolving tone and concerns of the SCAD President. Your responsibilities will include pitching original content ideas for feedback before drafting, submitting drafts according to established timelines, and supporting others on the SCAD executive content team as needed. In this position you will be expected to attend SCAD events and film shoots, engaging with the university community to find success stories. Additionally, you will rehearse with and support the SCAD President and travel as needed to other SCAD locations and external events. Through compelling stories, facts, and language, the executive writer elevates the President's voice to further position her as a thought-leader in higher education and the creative professions.

Minimum Qualifications:   

• Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, or journalism experience in a cultural, fashion, style, or design publication 
  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master's degree
  

Certificates, licenses, and registrations:

• Valid driver's license
  

Travel Required:

• 10% to 20%
  

 Work Hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.     

ADA Tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.